CUbroadcast Studio Lounge interviews at
NASCUS 60th State System Summit
San Antonio, TX, September 17-19, 2025 ...

Our CUbroadcast Studio Lounge headed to San Antonio, TX, September 17-19, 2025, for the 60th Annual Meeting of the NASCUS State System Summit. Once there, we interviewed the Summit's expert presenters, credit union attendees, exhibitor partners, as well as other industry innovators, game changers, and our mighty fine host and sponsor: NASCUS.

Give back...
​A give-back tradition we started a few years ago: For every Studio Lounge interview we conduct, we will donate $10 to Credit Unions for Kids to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. So sign up to chat and the kids win, too! And NASCUS matched our givings with an additional $10 per interview, totaling $20 per interview donated to Credit Unions for Kids at the 60th Annual State System Summit. Thank you, NASCUS!

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Studio Lounge interview schedule...

Wednesday, September 17
Caroline Willard, President/CEO at Cornerstone Credit Union League
Topic: Dual charters, innovation imperative, risk and compliance, stablecoin, and strengthening collaboration
Donovan Crowley, Director of Security Strategy at Fortress SRM
Topic: Intelligence Preparation of the Cyber Battlefield
Amanda Wick, Principal at Incite Consulting LLC
Topic: "Navigating the Intersection of Cryptocurrency and Banking: Implications for Credit Union Regulators"
Brian Kaas, President and Managing Director at TruStage Ventures
Topic: "Evolving Your Credit Union – How Fintech and Stablecoin are Poised to Reshape The Industry"

Thursday, September 18
Craig Money. Chief Member Engagement Officer at NASCUS
Topic: Craig's time at NASCUS, focusing on the educational area that we’ve been giving focus to for our credit union members throughout the year
Pam Easley, Executive Management Consultant, Assurance & Advisory at SingerLewak; and Sheila Balzer Partner, Assurance & Advisory at SingerLewak  
Topic: "Risk Management in an Evolving Economy", ever-growing significance of vendor management for credit unions
Theresa Mason, ASI Chief Executive Officer & President, and Kurt Loose, CPA
Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at ASI
Topic: Power of private share insurance
Dan LeFree, President and CEO at Community 1st Credit Union 
Topic: Green Lending: Exploring Opportunities and Addressing Risks (session)
Folashade Abiola-Banjac, Principal-Leader of FLI at CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) 
Topic: Fraud, Waste and Abuse - How Can You Prepare Your Organization? (session)
Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions at the Oregon Department of Financial Regulation
Topic: NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Cary Fortin, Co-founder at Goodbuy
Topic: Goodbuy update since NACUSO Next Big Idea win, connecting credit unions with small businesses
Miriam Ackerman, Acting CEO NACUSO 
Topic: Announcement of new NACUSO CEO Randy Salser
Alex Sokoletsky, Consultant & Founder at SwipeSwipe 
Topic: Economic Outlook & What It Means for Credit Unions (session)
John Kolhoff, Senior Vice President of Policy and Supervision at NASCUS
Topic: NASCUS responsibilities, conference highlights, regulators and credit unions working together
Robert Rutkowski, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Financial Institutions at the Ohio Department of Commerce
Topic: NASCUS State System Summit highlights and takeaways, including protecting consumers from today's rampant fraud

Friday, September 19
State of Texas Credit Union Department Commissioner Michael Riepen
Topic: Increasing Credit Union and Regulator Collaboration -- especially regarding fintechs
Amanda Tuckey, Vice President, Marketing and Communications at NASCUS
Topic: Recaps 60th Annual State System Summit
Chelsea Treboniak, Owner at Critical Ops 
Topic: Fraud Frontlines: Emerging Threats and Strategic Responses (session)